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Regent Rick Myers inspired by science, education

Arizona Board of Regents member Rick Myers has focused his career around two things: science and education. And, occasionally, science education.

By Stephanie Habib | January 31, 2013

Regents push proposals on Arizona Students' Association fee, university staff forward

The Arizona Board of Regents voted Wednesday to send two proposals regarding the future of the Arizona Students' Association student fee and one proposal to create a new university employment contract to a final vote at its February meeting.

By Amy Medeiros | January 23, 2013

Regents executive committee sends ASA joint proposal to full board

The ABOR Executive Committee sent a joint recommendation Tuesday for two different proposals regarding the future of the ASA student fee.

By Amy Medeiros | January 15, 2013

ASU law school to offer degree for American, Canadian practice

Starting fall 2013, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law will offer a new program called the North American Law Degree, which will prepare students to practice law in both the U.S. and Canada.

| January 9, 2013

Regents select Gov. Jan Brewer’s chief of staff as board president

Eileen Klein, Gov. Jan Brewer’s chief of staff, was unanimously selected as the next president of the Arizona Board of Regents.

By Sade Hurst | October 10, 2012

ABOR considers in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

Illegal immigrants in Arizona could be eligible for in-state tuition status at public universities pending the outcome of an ongoing review by the Arizona Board of Regents.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 3, 2012

Regents approve $35 million for Hayden Library project

The Arizona Board of Regents approved its annual budget at the first meeting of the academic year.

By Sade Hurst | September 27, 2012

Public university research positively impacts economy

Research expenditures at the state's three universities injected nearly $1 billion into the Arizona economy last year, according to an Arizona Board of Regents report.

By Danielle Grobmeier | July 7, 2012

Following the renovation of its building, ASU Health Services has become a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This partnership adds ASU access to Mayo Clinic tools to better serve student health needs. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU Health Services implements Mayo Clinic Care Network

ASU Health Services will now have access to Mayo Clinic Care Network tools that provide specialty health care services to students.

By Danielle Grobmeier | May 27, 2012

Online criminal justice school ranks top in the nation

The Online School of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers validity to online degree programs.

By Danielle Grobmeier | May 21, 2012

Photo courtesy of the Herberger Institute
Craig Barton was appointed to director of the Design School beginning in the fall semester.

Herberger appoints new Design School director

The Herberger Institute selected Craig Barton as the new Design School director in light of his architectural and academic experience.

By Danielle Grobmeier | May 21, 2012

Professor resigns committee position, questions plagiarism decision

Following a University decision to drop allegations of plagiarism against history professor Matthew Whitaker, Monica Green, another history professor, resigned from her post as chair of the History Promotions and Tenure Committee.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 16, 2012

ABOR nominee receives mixed reactions

Two Arizona senators expressed their disappointment regarding Gov. Jan Brewer's nomination of former Republican Rep. Greg Patterson to the Arizona Board of Regents, while the ASU student regent supported the decision.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 15, 2012

ABOR: No in-state, undergraduate tuition increase

In a unanimous decision Thursday, the Arizona Board of Regents approved a 3 percent tuition increase for out-of-state undergraduate and all graduate students and a 0 percent increase for in-state undergraduate students.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 5, 2012

Arizona official considers extending ethnic studies law to universities

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal considers suspending Mexican American studies at state universities

By Alyssa Lee | April 5, 2012

The new Health Services Building on the Tempe campus held an open house Tueday morning to educate students about the resources they provide, including flu shots and examinations. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Health Services debuts new Tempe campus facility

After a long wait, Health Services debuted a new facility Tuesday for the modern student population.

By Michelle Peirano | April 3, 2012

Improved rankings could lead more students to graduate schools

A recent U.S. News and World report ranks ASU’s graduate programs among the top in the nation.

By Alexa Haynes | April 3, 2012

Sean McGarvey, President of ASU’s Student Bar Association, gave a student opinion to the panel regarding tuition increases on Wednesday in Alumni Lounge at the Memorial Union. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tuition discussion centers on out-of-state, graduate increase

The Arizona Board of Regents held a public meeting across the state Wednesday to discuss university tuition proposals in the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 28, 2012

Controversial higher education bills raise concerns

Recent legislation aimed at higher education such as Senate Bill 1474 and House Bill 2675 have created tension between universities and the legislature.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 13, 2012

A man is asked to leave the University Center library on the Downtown campus Tuesday afternoon. ASU is cracking down on the removal of non-ASU affiliated people on campus and in common areas. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

Downtown building access limited to ASU students, employees

A new Downtown campus policy requires non-ASU affiliated to leave the Downtown buildings.

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 13, 2012

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